November and December 2008 surgeries

[discombobulated]

Hi Olivia,

I've actually never heard of a surgeon waiting a few years between A/P surgeries - usually it's a few days to a couple of weeks. I could be entirely wrong, but still - you might like to ask your surgeon more about the timeline. Whatever the case, best of luck!!

[Kate]

December 19

Hi SusieBee. My surgery will be Dec 19 at Baylor Hospital, Plano Texas by Dr Hostin. It is revision surgery needed because I am in a lot of pain due to the extra pressure the first fusion put on the lower vertebrae ( I am the one asking questions about a long fusion). It will be a/p with some cages/discs put in as well. Thank you. I tried to post it but it on the calendar but it wouldn't let me. I am pretty anxious at this point.

His office called me yesterday to "start the process" of preop w/ myelograms (which I understand are not much fun), bone scans, labs etc. So I am thinking here we go....(GULP)

[Susie*Bee]

Scolimich, lulu, others?

This kind of got buried-- and I know some of you have surgeries coming soon, but I just don't get as much time to sort through the posts for the info. Please add on here or PM me if you want your info in the first post of this thread. Thanks!

Best wishes and prayers to those of you about to have surgeries. Soon this "waiting" part will be over, you'll be straighter and and your spine will be stabilized, and you'll be on the road to recovery... Hugs, Susie

[JenniferG]

Surgery on Thursday (Australian time)

All the very best to Michelle (Discombobulated) for a successful surgery and a smooth recovery.

I will keep the forum members updated, as I hear the news from your brother. Take care, there are many here who will be thinking of you and wishing you well!

[Susie*Bee]

Thanks, Jennifer. It's good to know you'll let us know how the surgery goes. Yes, Dis-- you'll be in my thoughts and prayers on Thursday.

Scolimich is tomorrow...

[Susie*Bee]

any others?

I just added bibachi's son, Jesse, for the 15th... but don't have any details. Are there any others that anyone can think of?

[babachi]

Yes, Thank you Susie*Bee.
Jesse 15, 12/15 @ Children's Hospital, Boston
Dr. Hresko
T2-T12
Bethany

[Diane BCSW]

Hi Susie and all others

I couldnt find a place to start talking so grabbed onto this and hope that it isn't nothing official or can't be fixed. I've always just answered a post but if I started one, that would be pretty unusual and I wouldn't know what I was doing then either. Just wantd you all to know why I've not been around in a while. You knew about the broken pelvis; jut as soon as it started feeling just a wee bit better, then a sort spot developed in the middle of my back, like around my waistline. very bothersome. By the next day I was ready to go see my spine surgeon; they Xrayed me, and it was torn and ripped scar tissue in those areas mentioned. Nothing can be done. Bed rest, ice packs, heating pads. stay off it. I still hven't been able to return to work but can still do a few things at home.

I see Discombulated had her surgery . Good for her. I wish
her the best

Diane

[Susie*Bee]

Diane-- I'm so sorry to hear about the new development with your complications. I am on a trip and don't very often have internet access and/or time, so I probably won't be posting much this next week. I'll keep you in my thoughts and prayers though. Bedrest doesn't sound like much fun right now, especially since you must be hurting as well. Keep us posted... Gentle hugs, Susie

[debbei]

I couldnt find a place to start talking so grabbed onto this and hope that it isn't nothing official or can't be fixed. I've always just answered a post but if I started one, that would be pretty unusual and I wouldn't know what I was doing then either. Just wantd you all to know why I've not been around in a while. You knew about the broken pelvis; jut as soon as it started feeling just a wee bit better, then a sort spot developed in the middle of my back, like around my waistline. very bothersome. By the next day I was ready to go see my spine surgeon; they Xrayed me, and it was torn and ripped scar tissue in those areas mentioned. Nothing can be done. Bed rest, ice packs, heating pads. stay off it. I still hven't been able to return to work but can still do a few things at home.

I see Discombulated had her surgery . Good for her. I wish
her the best

Diane

Diane,

I'm so sorry that you have another complication. Hopefully the pain will stop as mysteriously as it started. You will be in my prayers.